The 12 Best Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix: November 2017

Alias GraceRotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
From The Handmaid's Tale's Margaret Atwood comes this true story based on the life of Grace Marks, an Irish immigrant and housemaid who was imprisoned in 1843 for the murder of her employer. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder, despite the evidence of her guilt being damning. Years later, a doctor tries to aid Grace in remembering her past.
[Stream Alias Grace]

Long Time RunningRotten Tomatoes Score: 100%Bring the tissues for this one, folks - you're gonna need 'em. This moving documentary chronicles the last show of Canadian band Tragically Hip after frontman Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and it's really something special. Pour one out for good ol' Downie and enjoy this unique documentary.
[Stream Long Time Running November 12]

MudboundRotten Tomatoes Score: 95%Starring Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Mitchell, and a slew of other wildly talented stars, this riveting Dee Rees drama follows two men as they return home to Mississippi from World War II and find themselves struggling with post-war life and the racism that surrounds them. It's a stunning, timely film - one that (if Netflix plays their cards right) could earn the platform some Oscar nominations.
[Stream Mudbound November 17]

Lady Dynamite: Season 2Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%Maria Bamford plays herself in this brilliant, surreal comedy series that sees her return to Los Angeles after spending six months recovering from bipolar disorder. The second installment of the Netflix original is bound to give us more insight into Maria's mind and all the ups and downs of losing and finding herself again.
[Stream Lady Dynamite November 10]

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WilliamsRotten Tomatoes Score: 93% This breathtaking documentary chronicles the rise of Formula One's most championed family, the eponymous Williams. The film tells the tale of how a single man poured his heart and soul into the iconic racing empire from nothing and the strength it takes to cope with the aftermath of a devastating tragedy.
[Stream Williams]

Men in BlackRotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
This hilarious modern classic brings unlikely duo Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together for an intergalactic kegger of an adventure, one that sees them protect the world as we know it from extraterrestrial forces at work. Filled with iconic one-liners and lovable characters, this 20-year-old sci-fi comedy packs a punch with every viewing.
[Stream Men in Black]

BroadchurchRotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
David Tennant and Olivia Coleman star as detectives assigned to find who murdered a young boy in a small English town on this harrowing crime drama, and as with all series of this kind, things are not as they seem. The ensuing media frenzy and multiple possible suspects ensure that you'll hit next when each episode ends - every moment of Broadchurch is a thought-provoking, moving triumph that's difficult not to consume all at once.
[Stream Broadchurch:
Season 3 November 27]

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Michael ClaytonRotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
Starring George Clooney as the eponymous Michael Clayton, this legal thriller sees this "fixer" come in to clean things up after a lawyer has a breakdown in the midst of a high-profile lawsuit (in which he knows his client is guilty). Smart, sharp, and satisfying, this tense flick will hook you from the getgo.
[Stream Michael Clayton]

Field of DreamsRotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
"If you build it, he will come." When an Iowa corn farmer named Ray (Kevin Costner) hears voices and decides to build a baseball diamond, he suddenly finds himself visited by the ghosts of the 1919 Chicago White Sox. Ray, driven to finally discover the meaning behind these messages and what his purpose really is, seeks answers - and finds more than he ever bargained for.
[Stream Field of Dreams]

Where the Day Takes YouRotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
This gritty drama follows a group of homeless teenagers as they try to survive the streets of Los Angeles. Threatened by drugs, prostitution, violence, and a life of crime, these teens still seem to find the streets more comfortable than their homes - until they get in too deep.
[Stream Where the Day Takes You]

42 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 79%
This riveting sports biopic tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball in modern history after being signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The road isn't easy, however, and the depiction of the racism and struggles he faced in the process are both heart-wrenching and necessary viewing.
[Stream 42]

Charlotte's WebRotten Tomatoes Score: 78%
Starring Dakota Fanning, this live-action adaptation of E.B. White's classic children's book is brought to life with an all-star voice cast including Steve Buscemi, Kathy Bates, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford, and more. Heartwarming, funny, and resonant, this classic story is fun for the entire family.
[Stream Charlotte's Web]

Get excited, y’all, because this November has a TON of titles heading your way. New seasons of original series, hit films from the last few years, and beloved classics are all on the table for this month. Netflix, per usual, is on top of their game when it comes to ensuring that you have the best-quality content possible, but it can be difficult to know where to start when there are so many titles to sort through. That’s where we come in.

This month’s selections range from the latest seasons of incredible crime series like Broadchurch to Netflix originals like Alias Grace, Lady Dynamite, and the Oscar-buzzy Mudbound. Feeling something a little more familiar? Fan favorite oldies like Field of Dreams, Men in Black, and Where the Day Takes You will also be heading to the platform this month. With this kind of a November slate, you’ll have no shortage of titles to comfort you when your family gets loud and the comfort food isn’t quite cutting it at Thanksgiving.

You deserve the best of the best, and that’s why we took the time to make sure it’s no trouble to add it right to your queue. Here are the 12 highest-rated titles coming to Netflix this November, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Scores.